The Bridge Announces Details On Their ‘THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY’ Lines

July 10, 2012

This morning the folks at The Bridge Direct sent over new information about their upcoming “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” lines. I was basically a pdf fact sheet, with a few small images. We hope to have better, high-rez images soon. This fact sheet doesn’t give us full line-ups, but it gives us a better sense of what we can expect:

From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the first of two films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit™. As master toy licensee for both films, The Bridge Direct will unveil a stunning collection of authentic and highly-detailed toys at retailers this October. From action figures to role play accessories, the wide-ranging toy line captures the thrill and adventure of the timeless story and will bring the fantasy to life for fans of all ages. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will be released beginning December 14, 2012, and the second film, The Hobbit: There and Back Again™, is slated for release beginning December 13, 2013. The two films based on The Hobbit are productions of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).

THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 3.75” BASIC FIGURES
These 3.75″ scale action figures feature authentic detail from key characters in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Each figure contains up to 12 points of articulation and replicates the facial features, clothing, weapons and accessories of the character in painstaking detail.
SRP: $7.99 ea Ages: 4+

THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 3.75” FIGURE 2-PACKS
These 3.75″ scale action figure 2-packs feature pairs of heroic characters from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Each figure contains up to 12 points of articulation and replicates the facial features, clothing, weapons and accessories of the character. Select from 4 styles or collect them all.
SRP: $14.99 ea Ages: 4+

THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 3.75” FIGURE DELUXE 2-PACK
Prepare for battle with this set of 3.75″ scale action figures pairing a key hero with a key villain from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Each figure contains up to 12 points of articulation and replicates the facial features, clothing, weapons and accessories of the character.
SRP: $19.99 ea Ages: 4+

THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 3.75” BOX SET
This boxed set of 3.75″ scale action figures features 5 main heroic characters from The Hobbit:An Unexpected Journey. Each figure contains up to 12 points of articulation and replicates the facial features, clothing, weapons and accessories of the character. Select from 4 styles or collect them all.
SRP: $29.99 ea Ages: 4+

THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 3.75” BEAST PACK
Every good villain needs a beast to ride into battle, and this 3.75″ scale action figure beast pack has them both! Featuring authentic detail from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, these figures are sure to become collector’s items!
SRP: $19.99 ea Ages: 4+

THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 3.75” FIGURE BATTLE PACK One of the biggest and baddest creatures from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey faces off with a key hero in this 3.75″ scale action figure battle pack. Each figure replicates the facial features, clothing, weapons and accessories of the character in authentic detail. SRP: $19.99 ea Ages: 4+ THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 6” COLLECTOR FIGURE Sure to become coveted pieces of memorabilia, these 6″ scale collector figures feature intricate and authentic detail. Each figure contains up to 12 points of articulation and replicates the facial features, clothing, weapons and accessories of each character as seen in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Select from 5 characters or collect them all. SRP: $14.99 ea Ages: 4+ THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 6” DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE A must-have for the hard-core collector, this deluxe 6″ scale figure features painstakingly authentic detail of a key villain in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. It replicates the facial features, clothing, weapons and accessories as designed by the filmmaker and special effects team. This is one you won’t want to take out of the box! SRP: $19.99 ea Ages: 4+ THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY DELUXE SWORD This deluxe role-play sword replicates in authentic detail a key weapon in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. With motion-activated battle sounds and a glowing light feature, you’ll get the complete character experience. All parts made of molded plastic. Let the battle begin! SRP: $19.99 ea Ages: 4+ THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 6” BATTLE AXE This deluxe role-play axe replicates in authentic detail a key weapon in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Now you can re-enact key battle scenes. Handle made of molded plastic, blade made of EVA foam. Let the battle begin! SRP: $14.99 ea Ages: 4+

CHARACTER HIGHLIGHTSBILBO BAGGINS™
Available in both 3.75″ and 6” scale, The Bridge Direct’s Bilbo BagginsTM action figures feature authentic details and styling that capture the title character from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Bilbo figures include Sting, scabbard, travel pack and canteen accessories.
SRP: $7.99 & $14.99 Ages: 4+

GANDALF™ THE GREY
Available in both 3.75″ and 6” scale, The Bridge Direct’s Gandalf the Grey action figures feature authentic details and styling that capture the wise Wizard from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and The Lord of the Rings films. Each Gandalf figure includes sword, scabbard, staff and hat accessories.
SRP: $7.99 & $14.99 Ages: 4+

THORIN OAKENSHIELD™
Available in both 3.75″ and 6” scale, The Bridge Direct’s Thorin Oakenshield action figures feature authentic details and styling that capture the lead Dwarf from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Each Thorin figure includes 2 swords with sheaths, and arm guard accessories.
SRP: $7.99 & $14.99 Ages: 4+

COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO EXCLUSIVE BILBO BAGGINS FIGURE
The Bridge Direct’s limited edition 6” scale figure of Bilbo Baggins will present the title character from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in his “invisible” state while wearing the Ring, which he holds in his hand. Available only at San Diego Comic-Con 2012, this intricately detailed transparent figure will be presented in a numbered collector’s edition box.

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